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- groin 2a
1
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also
: the region of this line
2
a
: the projecting curved line along which two intersecting vaults meet
b
: a rib that covers this edge
3
: a rigid structure built out from a shore to protect the shore from erosion, to trap sand, or to direct a current for scouring a channel
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026
The wide player picked up a knee injury in his first couple of training sessions in January, delaying his debut for a month, before suffering another muscle issue in March, before suffering another issue in February and then a groin problem in March, ruling him out for three weeks.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In addition to Wagner’s significant absence, Banchero dealt with a groin strain in November.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Tsakiris left with an apparent groin injury in the 54th minute and was replaced by Nick Fernandez.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
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Noun
Clark’s groin gave out early in the season, and Sophie Cunningham was not far behind her on the way to the sideline.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026
The wide player picked up a knee injury in his first couple of training sessions in January, delaying his debut for a month, before suffering another muscle issue in March, before suffering another issue in February and then a groin problem in March, ruling him out for three weeks.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In addition to Wagner’s significant absence, Banchero dealt with a groin strain in November.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Tsakiris left with an apparent groin injury in the 54th minute and was replaced by Nick Fernandez.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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groin
1 of 2 noun1
: the junction of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh or the part of the body around this junction
2
: the curved line or rib on a ceiling along which two vaults meet
groin
2 of 2 verb
: to build or equip with groins
Medical Definition
groin
noun
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also
: the region of this line
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